Be motivated when giving up smoking

As smoking is one of the major causes of cancer and can lead to other health problems, many people will be determined to kick the habit in the New Year.

Quitting smoking can be tough as nicotine is addictive so it is important to stay motivated and remember the health and financial benefits of giving up.

Life coach Rasheed Ogunlara said: 'Think about who is going to support you. Imagine if you are wanting to give up the booze or the smoking, perhaps you know other people who have also been [giving up] smoking and drinking?

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'If you have people who are closer to you, helping each other, you are stopping each other or in fact you are starting something together - that support can be very useful.'

It is also important to figure out the reasons for smoking, such as helping cope with stress or depression.

Once the reasons have been discovered, it is important to change behaviour and find new, healthier ways of dealing with a bad day at work.

Last week, campaigners welcomed the fact that tobacco firms have decided to drop their legal challenge to the forthcoming ban of tobacco displays in shops.

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